Model 720A

Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly

Application
Designed for installation on irrigation water lines to protect
against backsiphonage of contaminated water into the po-
table water supply. Assembly shall provide protection where
a potential health hazard exists. For non-potable applications
only.

Standards Compliance
• ASSE® Listed 1020
• UPC® Listed
• CSA® Certified B64.1.2
• Approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control
and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern
California

Materials
Main valve body Cast Bronze ASTM B584
Fasteners Stainless Steel, 300 Series
Elastomers Silicone
Buna Nitrile
Polymers Polypropylene Accessories
POM Acetal (Delrin®) Repair kit (complete)
Springs Stainless Steel, 300 series Water Hammer Arrester (Model 1260XL)
QT-SET Quick Test Fitting Set
Features
Sizes: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2"
Maximum working water pressure 150 PSI
Maximum working water temperature 110°F
Hydrostatic test pressure 300 PSI
End connections threaded ANSI B1.20.1

D B

A
C

Dimensions & Weights (do not include pkg.)

DIMENSIONS (approximate) WEIGHT
MODEL SIZE
A B C D LESS BV WITH BV
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs. kg lbs. kg
1/2 15 7 1/8 181 4 1/16 103 4 1/4 108 2 1/4 57 1.8 0.8 3.8 1.4
3/4 20 7 3/16 183 4 5/16 110 4 5/16 110 2 3/8 60 1.8 0.8 3.8 1.4
1 25 7 3/4 197 4 5/8 117 4 3/4 121 2 5/8 67 1.8 0.8 5.1 2.3
1 1/4 32 11 279 7 7/16 189 7 7/16 189 3 1/8 79 14 6.4 20 9
1 1/2 40 10 1/2 267 7 178 7 178 3 1/8 79 14 6.4 20 9
2 50 11 1/16 281 7 9/16 192 7 11/16 195 3 1/8 79 14 6.4 26 10.4

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7900 Goreway Drive, Unit 10, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5W6, 877-892-5216 Product No. Model 720A
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Flow Characteristics ⃟ Rated Flow (established by approval agencies)

MODEL 720A 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" & 2" (STANDARD & METRIC)
PRESSURE LOSS (PSIG) FLOW RATES (l/s)
0.63 1.26 1.89 2.52 3.2 3.8 2.52 5.0 7.6 10.1 12.6

PRESSURE LOSS (kpa)

10 10 69
3/4" (20mm) 1 1/4" (32mm) 1 1/2" (40mm)
1/2" (15mm)

1" (25mm)
5 5 2" (50mm) 35

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 40 80 120 160 200
FLOW RATES (GPM)
Rated Flow (Established by approval agencies)

Typical Installation Capacity thru Schedule 40 Pipe

Local codes shall govern installation requirements. Unless
otherwise specified, the assembly shall be mounted at a Pipe size 5 ft/sec 7.5 ft/sec 10 ft/sec 15 ft/sec
minimum of 12" (305mm) above the highest piping or outlet 1/8" 1 1 2 3
downstream of the device. Install with adequate drain and 1/4" 2 2 3 5
sufficient side clearance for testing and maintenance. The
installation shall be made so that no part of the unit can be 3/8" 3 4 6 9
submerged. A pressure vacuum breaker cannot be installed 1/2 5 7 9 14
where back-pressure could occur or where spillage of water 3/4" 8 12 17 25
from vent could cause damage. 1" 13 20 27 40
1 1/4" 23 35 47 70
1 1/2" 32 48 63 95
2" 52 78 105 167

12" MIN. ABOVE

HIGHEST PIPING

TESTCOCKS (4)
1” 720A PVB
(25MM)

OUTLET SHUT OFF

VALVE (5)

OUTLET DRAIN
DIRECTION OF FLOW VALVE (6)

INDOOR INSTALLATION
INLET
MAIN SHUT-OFF TO IRRIGATION
SHUT OFF
VALVE (1) SYSTEM
VALVE (3)

12" MIN. ABOVE

HIGHEST OUTLET INLET DRAIN
VALVE (2)
(If allowed by
local codes)

DRAIN

DIRECTION OF FLOW

DIRECTION OF FLOW
TYPICAL OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
TYPICAL OUTDOOR INSTALLATION For cold climates which require winterization
For warm climates with no winterization
Specifications
The Pressure Vacuum Breaker shall be ASSE 1020 approved, and supplied with full port ball valves. The main body and bon-
net shall be bronze (ASTM B584), the loaded-air inlet shall use an silicone elastomer spring and seat disc. The entire assem-
bly shall be accessible for maintenance and testing without removing the device from the line. For non-potable applications
only. The Pressure Vacuum Breaker shall be a Zurn Wilkins Model 720A.

Zurn Industries, LLC | Wilkins

1747 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA U.S.A. 93446 Ph. 855-663-9876, Fax 805-238-5766
In Canada | Zurn Industries Limited
7900 Goreway Drive, Unit 10, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5W6, 877-892-5216
www.zurn.com
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